2004 Ford Ranger Suspension Problems

NHTSA component category: SUSPENSION · data through 07/14/2026

24Suspension complaints

5.9%Of all 404 complaints

#3Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How suspension ranks on this vehicle

AIR BAGS186 · 46%

STRUCTURE:BODY35 · 8.7%

SUSPENSION24 · 5.9%

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL14 · 3.5%

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM14 · 3.5%

Share of the 404 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2004 Ford Ranger overview page.

What owners report

“: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR REGULAR MAINTENANCE, THE TIRES WERE WORN. UPON INSPECTION, THE TECHNICIAN DISCOVERED THE…”NHTSA complaint 10151981 — filed 03/06/2006

“WE NOTICED EXTREME TIRE WEAR ON THE RANGERS FRONT TIRES, WHICH AT THE TIME HAD 7840 MILES ON IT. I IMMEDIATELY TOOK THE VEHICLE TO…”NHTSA complaint 10067916 — filed 04/27/2004

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Suspension complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2004 Ford Ranger have suspension problems?

Suspension is the #3 most-reported problem area on the 2004 Ford Ranger: 24 of 404 complaints on file (5.9%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2004 Ford Ranger have in total?

404 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Across all categories, 42 involved a crash, 3 involved a fire, 35 reported injuries, and 2 reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's suspension category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the SUSPENSION category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/14/2026.